While we welcome a positive news story for Havant, we should put today's press release from Havant Borough Council into a broader context and in doing so perhaps remove some of the political spin. (To read the original press release from DEFRA et al, from which most of the text of the HBC press release … Continue reading Nutrient neutrality and the HBC Warblington Farm ‘initiative’.
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Warblington Farm – HBC flying under the radar
The Covid-19 situation seems to have given Havant Borough Council more excuse than usual to fly under the radar, with meetings held away from the public gaze and a distinct lack of scrutiny. On the back of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust's 'initiative' on nitrate mitigation, it was obvious that Havant Borough … Continue reading Warblington Farm – HBC flying under the radar
HBC – ‘Shaping our Future’ initiative
"Havant Borough Council (HBC) needs to make financial savings of £12.1M over five years while realigning its resources to the current priorities as set out in the Council's strategies. The direct costs and loss of income resulting from coronavirus, the resulting economic downturn and Brexit have added significant uncertainty to the challenge. The degree of … Continue reading HBC – ‘Shaping our Future’ initiative
Shoebox living – A warning for Havant?
A Sunday Times article on September 6 highlighted the issue of 'shoebox living', illustrated by a plan of six 'flats' in Southampton in a conversion from a former gas showroom. Retail unit converted to tiny flats in Shirley, Southampton. Developers are exploiting planning laws to convert empty banks, takeaways and barbers into tiny flats, causing … Continue reading Shoebox living – A warning for Havant?
Archived September 2020 Homepage
Coming up for air Or that's how it feels sometimes. The world has changed and we're now in a rather different and uncertain place. For much of the year to date this website has been dormant, locked down behind a set of useful links. Given the directions being set by both central and local government, … Continue reading Archived September 2020 Homepage
North Street Arcade and its nitrate bill
You may have noticed the changes taking place during lock-down at the front of the North Street Arcade site. During the lockdown, the ill-starred Grastar Restaurant unit has been divided into two separate retail units while the former Dominos site has also been refurbished as a retail unit. The new flank walls suggest that the … Continue reading North Street Arcade and its nitrate bill
2020 Covid Home Page
During the current Covid-19 'Coronavirus' outbreak, we're using the HCS Homepage as a quick reference for the main sources of help. Please scroll down through the page to take a look. Clicking on any of the images will open the relevant site in a new browser tab. To contribute ideas for things we could add … Continue reading 2020 Covid Home Page
Havant’s Repair Café -‘Dr. Bike’ Sessions in September
Havant's Repair Café team members are hosting 'Dr Bike' sessions in Havant Park during September. These sessions provide a golden opportunity to get your bike out of the shed, dust it off, and re-awaken your enjoyment of a healthy form of exercise and transport. Safety is the key here and these sessions, supported by Havant … Continue reading Havant’s Repair Café -‘Dr. Bike’ Sessions in September
Tidying up the Havant Station flower beds
At the height of the lockdown, you might have noticed that the station forecourt flower beds suddenly changed from desolate and derelict spaces to tidy, bright and colourful flowerbeds. A vote of thanks is due to Ann Buckley, seen here with the Station Manager who's taken on the maintenance responsibility. Ann put in many hours … Continue reading Tidying up the Havant Station flower beds
Pictures from Havant’s ‘locked down’ VE-Day celebrations
We're collecting your pictures of the muted but lovely VE Day celebrations. If you'd like to make your own contributions, send your photo by email to this address and we'll add them. Eastern Road - Fiona WilsonResponsible distancing! Oaklands Road - Claire MorganThe Gazebo Garden dressed for VE-DayThird Ave, Denvilles - Alice DochertyDelivered! (75 years … Continue reading Pictures from Havant’s ‘locked down’ VE-Day celebrations
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